06/18/2026
The algorithm apparently likes taildraggers…it’s ok. So do we!
Where’s our stick and rudder people at?
Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Aerowood Aviation, Specialty School, 3900 Paul J. Helms Drive, Monroe, NC.
06/18/2026
The algorithm apparently likes taildraggers…it’s ok. So do we!
Where’s our stick and rudder people at?
06/10/2026
Every milestone in aviation is a team effort.
Behind every first solo and every successful checkride are hours of preparation, dedication from the student, and instructors who invest their time, knowledge, and encouragement along the way.
Over the past month, we’ve been proud to watch students reach major goals and grateful for the instructors who helped guide them there.
Here are a few milestones worth celebrating:
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Liberty Burch — First Solo
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Zachary Mauney — First Solo
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Tanner Ridenhour — Commercial Checkride
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Vinay Khimji — First Solo
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Jennifer Nisavic — Private Pilot Checkride
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Cameron Gerry — Private Pilot Checkride
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Dan Drees — Instrument Checkride
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Ashly M. Gagliardi — First Solo
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Logan Price — Private Pilot Checkride
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Congratulations to all of our students and instructors. We’re proud to be part of the journey and excited for what’s ahead.
06/05/2026
Coffee has been cleared for landing!
We’re excited to be bringing in a local favorite, Brew La La at Hangar 9 on Tuesday, June 9th from 8:00–11:00 AM.
Whether you’re heading to a lesson, meeting, maintenance appointment, or just looking for an excuse to spend a morning around airplanes, stop by and grab a coffee on the ramp.
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Your pilot journey starts the same way every great adventure does: by pressing start.
Book a discovery flight and see what flying is all about.
Two engines. More capability. More opportunity.
The Piper Seneca is the newest addition to the Aerowood fleet, giving students access to a proven multi-engine training platform as they continue advancing their aviation careers.
Ready for the next level? So are we.
05/27/2026
Every confident pilot starts on the ground.
Aerowood Aviation’s Ground School is designed to help aspiring and active student pilots build the knowledge necessary to prepare for their PPL checkride while developing real-world aviation understanding and confidence.
From weather and navigation to regulations, systems, and emergency procedures, students gain the foundational knowledge behind safe and effective flying.
- Flexible attendance options
- Real-world aviation training
- Instructor-led sessions
- PPL checkride preparation
Build the pilot before the flight.
Registration is now open. (Link in bio)
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Today, we honor those who served with courage and sacrificed everything for the freedoms we enjoy each day.
Most people think the learning happens in the air.
Truth is, the airplane is just where you apply it.
The real growth happens in the briefing before the flight, the conversations after shutdown, and the debriefs where every mistake becomes the next lesson.
Fly. Debrief. Improve. Repeat.
(And yes… even the youngest students get feedback around here 😂)
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